just wanted to know how much better is the dc 4-2-1 header over the oem one. . i check my header last nite and found out that it was badly dented. i wana know if it's worth it to fix the dc header or just put back my stock one.

any info will be appreciated..
tia

 

how badly damaged is the dc header and what car/engine do you ahve the dc header on

 

My DC 4-2-1 gave me pretty good gains. The heat problem sucked, but I fixed that. I certainly wouldn't want to go back to the stock manifold.

 

I've got a ceramic 4-2-1 one piece. I have intake and exhuast before that.

I noticed nothing. Maybe some midrange. Go w/the 4-1 if you want gains.

 

it's dented pretty bad... i don't plan on buying new headers but really don't want to run the stock one due to it's rattling problem. but i can live with the rattling if i'm hurting performance right now. i am in the process on building my suspension and don't plan to touch the motor till next year..

oh yea it's on a 96GSR

thanks for all the replies

 

Hey mark..

I think if you dented it bad enough it will hurt the flow. I would just put the stock one on if you're not going to invest in another one soon. How is your stock header rattling? Heatshield problem?

Late

 

howd u fix the heat problem?

 

Take a pic. Is there any header on a lowered car that is not dented?

 

hey i am wondering if the DC header hangs lower than the stock one. i looked and my stock header is dented, my car is lowered with the eibach sportline kit

 

you do NOT need a 4-1 to get gains...
a well crafted 4-2-1 will offer all the gains of a 4-1 while gaining mid and low range as well. look up comptech or hytech.

 

Mine. Nearly 2". DC's 4-2-1 tucks in like the stock one.